tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-588928055811195302018-03-07T17:52:57.986-05:00The Modern TomatoShannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125blogspot/rBLWVhttps://feedburner.google.comSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with FeedlySubscribe with SubToMeSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Daily RotationThank you for subscribing to Shanni Loves!tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-20728258495963670932017-01-31T20:51:00.002-05:002017-01-31T21:11:30.719-05:00Let's Play Pattern Sudoku!<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey there I'm back...but only for a minute because I'm gonna be awfully busy for the next couple months!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ePyCXXiBH_A/WJEm-q3Z32I/AAAAAAAACvo/cPAIO6LfiPsr3FFPyuDIK3fkAbtv-ZJdACLcB/s1600/sudoku_big.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ePyCXXiBH_A/WJEm-q3Z32I/AAAAAAAACvo/cPAIO6LfiPsr3FFPyuDIK3fkAbtv-ZJdACLcB/s640/sudoku_big.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm joining in on the Wardrobe Sudoku Contest being ran by Pattern Review.&nbsp; I'm not much into the actual game of Sudoku...it's hard enough for me to spell it correctly!&nbsp; The idea of this contest is to create a 16 piece wardrobe that fits into a Sudoku board.&nbsp; Each row, up - down, top to bottom and diagonal must coordinate with each other.&nbsp; In the end you'll have a mini capsule wardrobe.&nbsp; I could spend hours watching "my capsule wardrobe" videos on Youtube.&nbsp; Yeah I'm a nerd like that.&nbsp; I'd love to start a capsule so why not sew my own!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">The rules: Sew at least 10 out of the 16 items. 4 tops, 4 bottoms, 4 accessory (sweater, cardi, jacket, scarf, purse etc) &amp; 4 footwear.&nbsp; Plan accordingly so that they fit into the grid above and all play well with each other.&nbsp; Whoa that's a pretty tall order.&nbsp; Took me almost a full day of planning but I think I gotta one!&nbsp; </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><img alt="Sudoku Board" height="800" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/415/32484220052_16befc6f21_c.jpg" width="800" /> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My plan, a casual Spring capsule wardrobe.&nbsp; Sewing 10 items in two months is going to be a challenge for me in itself so I wanted to keep it easy.&nbsp; Casual + Easy = Knits, lots of knits.&nbsp; I'm still trying to finalize a few patterns and this weekend will involve a fabric shopping trip.&nbsp; What I can't find at Joann's I'll have to source online.&nbsp; The shoes are subject to change.&nbsp; Not sure how I feel about the maroon Chucks.&nbsp; They are my favorite and most worn pair of shoes so I wanted to include them but I'm not sure they pair well with the fabric I have chosen for the floral bomber jacket.&nbsp; They may get traded in for a brown flat. Sorry Chuckie. :( &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Row One:&nbsp;</u></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;">TOP:&nbsp; A black knit, not yet purchased.&nbsp; Hoping to find a textured wide rib knit.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: <i><a href="http://www.stylearc.com.au/stylearc/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;product_id=972&amp;category_id=8&amp;keyword=cold+shoulder&amp;option=com_virtuemart" target="_blank">StyleArc Cold Shoulder Top</a></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BOTTOM:&nbsp; Black knit circle skirt.&nbsp; Fabric from my stash.&nbsp; Same one I used on my <i><a href="http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/10/moxie-patterns-verity.html" target="_blank">Verity top</a></i>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><i>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </i>Pattern:&nbsp; My trusty ol' <i><a href="http://kitschy-coo.co.uk/collections/womens-patterns/products/the-lady-skater-sewing-pattern-for-teens-and-women-pdf" target="_blank">Lady Skater</a></i>, sewing the skirt only.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">FOOTWEAR:&nbsp; Gray Chucks</div><div style="text-align: justify;">ACCESSORY: Gray sweatshirt.&nbsp; Still need to purchase sweatshirt fleece &amp; ribbing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wink eye patches are in route from Ukraine.&nbsp; I hope they arrive on time!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: <a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/linden-sweatshirt" target="_blank"><i>Grainline Studio Linden Sweatshirt</i>&nbsp;</a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Row Two:</u></b>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">ACCESSORY:&nbsp; Not sewing this one...a thrifted denim jacket. The perfect accessory in my opinion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">FOOTWEAR:&nbsp; Maroon Chucks....brown flats....TBD</div><div style="text-align: justify;">BOTTOM:&nbsp; I feel like a broken record, black knit leggings.&nbsp; Fabric yet to be purchased.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pattern: <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6173?page_id=114" target="_blank"><i>McCall's 6173</i></a>&nbsp; Exposed zipper version. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">TOP:&nbsp; A white tee.&nbsp; I have several options of white knit in my stash.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: <a href="http://megannielsen.com/products/briar-sweater-and-tshirt-sewing-pattern" target="_blank"><i>MN Briar Top</i></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><u>Row Three:</u></b>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">BOTTOM: Grey leggings this time.&nbsp; Same McCall's pattern.&nbsp; Ruched ankle hem a possibility.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">TOP: Lightweight button down.&nbsp; I have the a light blue pinstripe shirting by JCrew that I</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; purchased from FabricMart a couple years ago.&nbsp; So excited to finally use it.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: <i><a href="http://shop.grainlinestudio.com/products/archer-button-up-shirt" target="_blank">Grainline Studio Archer</a></i>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">ACCESSORY: Floral Bomber.&nbsp; I already have the perfect floral cotton sateen in my stash. &nbsp; &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: <a href="http://papercutpatterns.com/products/rigel-bomber" target="_blank"><i>Papercut Rigel Bomber</i></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">FOOTWEAR:&nbsp; Gray flip flops</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><b>Row Four:</b></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;">FOOTWEAR: Nike Free Tr Flyknit. I don't get enough wear out of these so I made sure to include.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">ACCESSORY: Fossil Jules Octagon Crossbody</div><div style="text-align: justify;">TOP:&nbsp; Can't leave out the striped knits!&nbsp; Fabric yet to be purchased.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.grainlinestudio.com/2016/05/31/the-hemlock-tee-free-pattern/" target="_blank"><i>Grainline Studio Hemlock Tee</i></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">BOTTOM: My favorite one yet..Chambray joggers.&nbsp; I found the perfect fabric today at Joanns.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern: TBD..Top contender, <i><a href="http://shop.truebias.com/product/hudson-pant" target="_blank">True Bias Hudson Pants</a>&nbsp; </i>I know these are sized for knits<br />&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; but I'm hoping to be able to size up and make a non knit fabric work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Well there you have it!&nbsp; It's going to be a busy two months for me.&nbsp; Even though I included a lot of easy knits that are quick for some I'm pretty sloth like on the sewing front.&nbsp; Well my need for perfectionism holds me up quite a bit but that's another topic for discussion.<br /><br />Who else is playing pattern sudoku?&nbsp; It officially starts tomorrow, Feb 1st. 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/Jg3UY-_Z5IE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2017/01/lets-play-pattern-sudoku.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-70916459936951781902016-10-26T21:57:00.000-04:002016-10-26T21:57:25.855-04:00Moxie Patterns Verity <a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30274018066/in/dateposted-public/" title="verity cover"><img alt="verity cover" height="747" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5783/30274018066_5319215c73_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A couple of weeks ago Becca fellow sewing blogger and designer of Moxie Patterns contacted me about my interest in reviewing her <a href="http://www.beccascreativenotions.com/verity-plus-size-range-xl-8x-now-available/"><i><b></b></i></a><i><b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">Verity</a></b></i> shirt and dress pattern.&nbsp; You may remember this pattern from a few years back.&nbsp; I distinctly remember the split cowl version. 😍&nbsp; She's re-launching the pattern to include an extended size range and a little girl's size range.&nbsp; There is also a 4th neckline option, the peter pan collar.&nbsp; Yes please!!</div><br /><a name='more'></a><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30274016136/in/dateposted-public/" title="verity sleeve"><img alt="verity sleeve" height="556" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7526/30274016136_5b00015c3f_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pattern:</b> Verity by Moxie Patterns&nbsp;<i> PDF available <b><a href="http://www.beccascreativenotions.com/buy-verity-pattern/" target="_blank">here</a></b></i> or <i><b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/MoxiePatterns">here</a></b></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fabric:</b><i>&nbsp; </i>Matte jersey from Joann Fabric.&nbsp;&nbsp; I'm not sure this was the best fabric choice.&nbsp; It's 100% polyester and somewhat uncomfortable as a close fitting top.&nbsp; It gathers well though and has a beautiful drape which I think would be perfect for a circle skirt.&nbsp; The collar and sleeve cuffs are a jersey.....also from Joann's. &nbsp;<i> </i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Notions:</b>&nbsp; Light interface for the collar and stay tape for the shoulder seams.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sizing &amp; Alterations:&nbsp; </b>I cut an XS up top and graded to a Small at the waist and hips.&nbsp; My test version fit perfect.&nbsp; Never working with a 100% polyester knit before I went into my final version with a bit of anxiety.&nbsp; This fabric just felt weird to me but I loved the matte look of it.&nbsp; I was uncertain it had enough stretch so to be safe I cut a little wider seam allowances.&nbsp; It's a little looser in places than it should be but I'm glad because polyester isn't very breathable.<br /><br />I drafted my own sleeve cuffs and my idea didn't turn out as originally planned.&nbsp; My idea was a split sleeve cuff that I could wear rolled up or down that extended a little past my elbow.&nbsp; I failed to cut my sleeve long enough and my cuff is way too tight when I roll it up.&nbsp; After cutting out my 3rd sleeve I said the heck with it and made this work.&nbsp; I think it turned out just fine.&nbsp; You all probably didn't even need to know it's not what I originally planned.&nbsp;&nbsp; 😏<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30193450122/in/dateposted-public/" title="verity back"><img alt="verity back" height="533" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5780/30193450122_11c005a408_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><b>Loves: </b>Although I find the execution of gathers a pain like I'm sure most of us do, I love the end result.&nbsp; I'm rather fond of the gathering on the back.&nbsp; The front also has gathering around the bust.&nbsp; <br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30012319290/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2678"><img alt="IMG_2678" height="1200" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5755/30012319290_06e59fc9b7_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30193447092/in/dateposted-public/" title="verity front"><img alt="verity front" height="533" src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8557/30193447092_9f45e5c20d_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />The instructions for this pattern are very thorough and easy to understand. I love that she includes different methods for assembling each version.&nbsp; I like options!&nbsp; And if your a beginner and you need a little more guidance you can follow along with the step by step instructions and pictures or if your more advanced you can simply follow the short and sweet instructions which are only a page long. I like those instructions because it makes me think I'm going to get done faster. Ha Ha wishful thinking on my part!</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/30193444602/in/dateposted-public/" title="verity swing2"><img alt="verity swing2" height="785" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8267/30193444602_9020758765_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />I hope to find the time to make the split cowl neck version with long sleeves.&nbsp; Maybe in a thicker knit perfect for winter.&nbsp;<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope your having a great week so far!&nbsp; I'm off to watch the latest American Horror Story.&nbsp; Anyone else watching? What are your thoughts?&nbsp; I have to say this is my least favorite season but I'm going to stick it out.&nbsp; I'm hoping Lady Gaga will make another appearance.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">~Shannon </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Want to follow me outside of the blog?&nbsp; Craving a little pug shenanigans? &nbsp; I'm most active on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanni_jordan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> - @shanni_jordan</b> and <b>Snapchat - @shanni_loves</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; See you there!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/f2kNNa5_QKE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/10/moxie-patterns-verity.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-62055472502693470652016-09-27T20:42:00.000-04:002016-09-27T20:42:08.402-04:00How I Wore It ~ MOAR Stripes<div style="text-align: justify;">Finally getting to pull out my Fall clothing!&nbsp; The weather here has still been rather warm but that's not stopping me.&nbsp; Looking through these "How I Wore It" posts I see that this top, particularly this striped fabric has made several appearances.&nbsp; I debated posting the same striped top again but I have styled it differently which allows you to see how versatile this pattern can be in your wardrobe.&nbsp; Besides, we all know who the real star of this post is and I wasn't about to deny the Internet of that!</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29891298901/in/dateposted-public/" title="mila92716"><img alt="mila92716" height="944" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5751/29891298901_1b96995c50_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>PUG APPROVED STYLING</h3></div><div style="text-align: center;">Itch to Stitch Mila Top / me made blogged <i><b><a href="http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/04/what-hell-am-i-doing-my-attempts-at.html" target="_blank">here</a></b></i><br />Merona Burgundy Bi-Stretch Modern Ankle Pant / <a href="http://www.target.com/p/women-s-modern-ankle-pant/-/A-16529482" target="_blank"><b><i>Target</i></b> </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Apt. 9 Flyaway Vest / <b><i><a href="http://www.kohls.com/product/prd-2591904/womens-apt-9-flyaway-vest.jsp?pfm=rrrecs-pdp-gtab1" target="_blank">Kohl's</a></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fivebelow.com/style/clothing/supersoft-loop-scarves.html" target="_blank"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Me Too Gray Suede Booties /purchased at TJMaxx, available <i><b><a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/me-too-zale-bootie-women/4107208?cm_mmc=msnsearch-_-productads-_-Women%3AShoes%3ABoots-_-1175480rkg_id%3Dh-113c37de0304f9ea226273ceae384f95_t-1475022692&amp;creative=12224844722&amp;device=c" target="_blank">here</a></b></i> in several colors<br /><br /></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/wuS5gF1r1NI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/09/how-i-wore-it-moar-stripes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-7991620227902124992016-09-13T20:15:00.000-04:002016-09-13T20:15:16.003-04:00The Butcher Bag<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29036282604/in/dateposted-public/" title="butcher bag1"><img alt="butcher bag1" height="629" src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8893/29036282604_7c91cda2cc_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A stress reliever for me, like most of us makers is sewing.&nbsp; Sometimes though I find myself getting stressed out by it particularly when I'm sewing clothing.&nbsp; When that happens I go to projects like pillowcovers or a pattern I've got all the kinks worked out in and could sew in my sleep like my favorite leggings pattern.&nbsp; I've seen other bloggers call these, palate cleansers.&nbsp; For me it's anything really that calls for no fitting required!&nbsp; While mindlessly scrolling Instagram like one does I came across my next stress relief project or shall I say palate cleanser, The Butcher Bag.&nbsp; A simple fold-over style convertible clutch/crossbody.&nbsp; <br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29036274054/in/dateposted-public/" title="butcher bag5"><img alt="butcher bag5" height="800" src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8553/29036274054_5fda47522e_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29036279804/in/dateposted-public/" title="butcher bag2"><img alt="butcher bag2" height="800" src="https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8800/29036279804_0878b50f30_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><b>Pattern:</b> The Butcher Bag by Butcher's Sew Shop&nbsp; Free PDF available<i> <span style="color: red;"><b><a href="http://www.butcherssewshop.com/patterns" target="_blank">here</a></b></span></i><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fabric:</b><i>&nbsp; </i>Home decor fabric and faux leather for the exterior and quilting cotton for the interior all from Joann Fabric</div><b>Notions: </b>Medium weight interface for the top panel, metal zipper, d-rings &amp; a magnetic snap. You can purchase a strap or make your own like I did.&nbsp; I used my remaining faux leather, swivel hooks &amp; double cap rivets.&nbsp; <br /><br />I had received some fun cocktail napkins from my latest <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b><i><a href="https://musthave.popsugar.com/t/monthly-subscriptions">Popsugar box</a></i></b></span> and had the idea to use them as pockets in tote bags instead of napkins.&nbsp; I added two of them to the inside of this bag, the fruity drink and the palm tree.&nbsp; They are the perfect size to hold my iPhone and sunglasses. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29581365221/in/dateposted-public/" title="Pockets"><img alt="Pockets" height="533" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8013/29581365221_9a39127c1b_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29036276104/in/dateposted-public/" title="butcher bag3"><img alt="butcher bag3" height="534" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8119/29036276104_01432215fa_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script> <br /><br />I absolutely love this bag!&nbsp; It's perfect for me to carry on the weekends when I'm out and about shopping and if I ever feel the need to be all fancy like I can take off the strap and carry it as a clutch.&nbsp; I was able to make this up on my day off so yay for a quick, stress free project.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="free" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29036271514/in/dateposted-public/" title="butcher bag4"><img alt="butcher bag4" height="1200" src="https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8160/29036271514_e4545b36e9_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br />What projects or patterns do you turn to for stress free sewing?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Want to follow me outside of the blog?&nbsp; Craving a little pug shenanigans? &nbsp; Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanni_jordan/"><b>Instagram @shanni_jordan</b></a><b> </b>and/or<a href="https://www.snapchat.com/add/shanni_loves"> <b>Snapchat @shanni_loves</b></a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><span style=>See you there! </span></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/8HkxSYA-7ao" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/09/the-butcher-bag.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-82994121953462471192016-08-29T22:15:00.000-04:002016-08-29T22:15:42.220-04:00Getting back to basics<a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29168735265/in/dateposted-public/" title="Gable Muslin 1"><img alt="Gable Muslin 1" height="800" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8144/29168735265_a91f81413f_o.png" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It's nice to go back to the basics, especially after a sewing fail or a garment that requires complicated things like buttons or zippers. I heart those patterns that you can sew up in a few hours and they will play nice with other items in your closet. I have one of those patterns to share with you today. This top is just about as easy to make as it is to put on.</div><br /><a name='more'></a><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/28549920753/in/dateposted-public/" title="Gable Muslin 2"><img alt="Gable Muslin 2" height="800" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8406/28549920753_ec6004599b_o.png" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/28881440150/in/dateposted-public/" title="Gable Final1"><img alt="Gable Final1" height="1020" src="https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8312/28881440150_8078172494_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Pattern:</b> The Gable Top by Jennifer Lauren Vintage&nbsp;<i> PDF available <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/469337691/the-gable-knit-top-slash-neckline-womens?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">here</a></b></i></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Fabric:</b><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; </i>Ver. 1: Jersey knit from Fabric Mart,&nbsp;&nbsp; Ver. 2: The softest jersey from Style Maker Fabrics</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Notions:&nbsp; </b>Clear elastic for stabilizing the shoulder seams</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sizing &amp; Alterations:&nbsp; </b>I cut a size 10 and graded to a 12 at the hips.&nbsp; It was a little big in the shoulders so for my 2nd version I cut an 8 for the shoulder and sleeve.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Loves:&nbsp; </b>The slash neckline.&nbsp; I was a little worried about it at first because I thought it would be constricting on my neck.&nbsp; It's not at all.&nbsp; It can be modified for a lower neckline if it's not your thing.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Next Time:&nbsp; </b>Definitely long sleeves and maybe another stripe! ha ha!&nbsp; I'm really loving the red and white stripe version Jennifer <a href="http://www.jenniferlaurenvintage.com/2016/08/introducing-gable-top-knit-top-sewing.html">made</a>.&nbsp; Because of the neckline style the pattern calls for a medium to heavy weight knit.&nbsp; The blue &amp; white stripe jersey I used was pretty lightweight and super soft so the neckline droops just a little.&nbsp; I will choose a little heavier knit next time.</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/28549913403/in/dateposted-public/" title="Gable Final 2"><img alt="Gable Final 2" height="1200" src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8242/28549913403_4d09a203e5_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This pattern is a win for me.&nbsp; If your looking for a stress free project that only takes a few hours to make then this could be the pattern for you.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope your having a great week so far!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">~Shannon </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Want to follow me outside of the blog?&nbsp; Craving a little pug shenanigans? &nbsp; I'm most active on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanni_jordan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> - @shanni_jordan</b> and <b>Snapchat - @shanni_loves</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; See you there!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;</div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/YNrjrVfJNUI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/08/getting-back-to-basics.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-34951964240785092212016-08-23T19:54:00.000-04:002016-08-29T22:15:56.890-04:00The Mila Shirt<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29110950701/in/dateposted-public/" title="mila4"><img alt="mila4" height="800" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8178/29110950701_db384f2221_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Hello there! I'm back again with a make I've had completed for some time now. I have a million and one excuses for my absence. The main two being &nbsp; 1.&nbsp; It's been hot as hell out and I've not been able to pry myself out of the air conditioned house to do much of anything outside and &nbsp; 2.&nbsp; I've been blog depressed.&nbsp; The desire for perfection wears on a person and it ends up taking the fun out of everything. I spend more time than I want publishing a post. I'm taking my time back and putting the fun back into this hobby by keeping it short and sweet from now on. <br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29168708505/in/dateposted-public/" title="Mila 1"><img alt="Mila 1" height="862" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8203/29168708505_5909e95a32_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29168735415/in/dateposted-public/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" title="Mila 3"><img alt="Mila 3" height="960" src="https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8193/29168735415_5df8e6a600_b.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp; <script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><b>Pattern:</b> The Mila Shirt by Itch to Stitch&nbsp;<i> PDF available <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/mila-shirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">here</a></i><br /><b>Fabric:</b><i>&nbsp;&nbsp; </i>Chambray from Joann Fabric<br /><b>Notions:&nbsp; </b>Buttons for the sleeve tabs and I chose snaps for the placket. <br /><b>Sizing &amp; Alterations:&nbsp; </b>Based off the finished garment sizing I cut a 0 grading to a 2 at the hips.&nbsp; I lengthened the hem line for a more of a tunic style and shortened the sleeves by 1 inch.<br /><b>Next Time:&nbsp; </b>My sewing queue is a little lengthy at the moment so I'm not sure when the next time will be for this pattern.&nbsp; If and when there is I want to work on the fit in the shoulders and back. I won't go as long with the length and will add the collar.&nbsp; I would love this for Fall in a plaid flannel.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/29168735565/in/dateposted-public/" title="mila 2"><img alt="mila 2" height="640" src="https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8290/29168735565_4d93b34965_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />Looking forward to the cooler weather so I can actually wear this without breaking a sweat!&nbsp; Now tell me what are you working on?<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by!<br /><br />Want to follow me outside of the blog?&nbsp; Craving a little pug shenanigans? &nbsp; I'm most active on <b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shanni_jordan/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> - @shanni_jordan</b> and <b>Snapchat - @shanni_loves</b>&nbsp;&nbsp; See you there!</div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/RZe-AYxz1iY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/08/the-mila-shirt.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-24097463764164528472016-05-02T21:41:00.000-04:002016-07-20T18:43:01.450-04:00How I Wore It ~ Layered Maxi Dress<div style="text-align: justify;">Two pieces I think should belong in every wardrobe, a denim jacket and a solid color maxi dress.&nbsp; I get so much wear out of these two pieces.&nbsp; The maxi dress has gotten me through every season.&nbsp; It's made from a heavier ponte knit so throwing on some extra layers has made it warm enough to wear even in the early stages of winter seen <a href="http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/12/how-i-wore-it-simplicity-maxi-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26783261205/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2269"><img alt="IMG_2269" height="800" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1480/26783261205_69ddd1440b_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>LAYERED MAXI 2.0</h3></div><div style="text-align: center;">Simplicity 1358 Maxi Dress / me made blogged <a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2015/09/completed-simplicity-1358-maxi-dress.html" target="_blank">here</a><br />Tart Maliah Tee / Stitch Fix </div><div style="text-align: center;">Denim jacket / thrifted from Goodwill</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.fivebelow.com/style/clothing/supersoft-loop-scarves.html" target="_blank"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Diba True sandals / Hautelook<br /><br /> <div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/YQVSRyI0ytY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/05/how-i-wore-it-layered-maxi-dress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-54799733925787753432016-04-25T23:40:00.000-04:002016-04-25T23:40:46.381-04:00DIY: Vintage Wooden Spool Inspired Trash Can<div style="text-align: justify;">Whoa guys I feel like it's been a long while!&nbsp; We had a terrible windstorm that knocked our internet out for 2 weeks.&nbsp; We had winds in excess of 60 mph! Yikes!! I have never seen anything like it before.&nbsp; Thankfully the wind didn't blow me away and I'm here to share with you a fun DIY project.&nbsp; Man o man I so wish I could say I'm the genius behind this idea but I am not.&nbsp; This is one of those projects you see and your like, "Man! Why didn't I think of that!?"&nbsp; This idea was shared by a fellow member of a sewing group I'm in on Facebook.&nbsp; Ugh, I'm in so many sewing groups, I'm sorry I don't remember the exact group it was but she had made one for her sewing room and shared a picture.&nbsp; I thought it looked like a pretty fun and easy project to recreate so I thought I'd show you how I made mine.&nbsp; I think every sewing nerd needs a trash can like this!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26374393460/in/dateposted-public/" title="Pic1Intro"><img alt="Pic1Intro" height="800" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1486/26374393460_6af7cbcddd_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here is a rough list of supplies.&nbsp; Some of these are optional and some I didn't even use.&nbsp; I had a few aha moments and swapped them out for something better.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26042222654/in/dateposted-public/" title="supply list"><img alt="supply list" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1607/26042222654_fbb5a3b45c_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><br /><li>The most important piece, a trash can with a hands free lid opener.&nbsp; I purchased one at Walmart for about $8 bucks but ended up swapping it out for my bathroom trash can pictured here.&nbsp; The Walmart can had a plastic lid and because of the way I assembled this I didn't think the plastic lid was going to be strong or sturdy enough for the wooden top.&nbsp; My bathroom trash can was all metal and I felt was a better choice.</li><li>Hot glue gun...and A LOT of glue sticks!</li><li>Alphabet stickers for the label.&nbsp; Mine are from JoAnn Fabric.</li><li>Utility rope.&nbsp; I purchased mine at Walmart. I chose boring white but any color would work.</li><li>Liquid nails</li><li>2 wooden circle plaques.&nbsp; I purchased mine online from Walmart <a href="http://www.walmart.com/ip/MPI-Unfinished-Wood-Baltic-Birch-Plaque-Circle-10/23081290" target="_blank">here</a>.&nbsp; You want the size of these to be proportional with the size of your trash can but not too thick that they put to much weight on the lid and make it hard to open.</li><li>Protractor and black marker...fails.&nbsp; These were swapped out with better options that I'll talk about in the instructions.</li><li>Polyurethane top coat.&nbsp; This is important to keep your stickers secure and to protect your wood.&nbsp; The pre-stain wood conditioner below it you don't need.&nbsp; You only really need this if you wanted to stain your wood to prevent it from looking blotchy.&nbsp; I ended up deciding not to stain my wood and left it natural so it would resemble a vintage wooden spool.&nbsp;</li></ol><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26649080515/in/dateposted-public/" title="PicMonkey Collage"><img alt="PicMonkey Collage" height="400" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1521/26649080515_ac4f89276e_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To create the circle in the center of the spool I first found my center and tried to use my dollar store protractor to create a circle.&nbsp; Some things are meant to stay at the dollar store.&nbsp; This is one of them.&nbsp; It was a lot easier to use my washer pattern weight to create a circle.&nbsp; A paint pen vs a black marker to color in the circle is also a lot easier.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26375640420/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2168"><img alt="IMG_2168" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1640/26375640420_bd576dedcd_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used a vintage Coats and Clark spool of thread and mimicked the label.&nbsp; I spent an unreasonable amount of time getting my letter spacing to my liking.&nbsp; My labels didn't have the &amp; sign so I had to make my own.&nbsp; I just printed one off the internet, traced it on the top and colored it in carefully with my paint marker.&nbsp; Once I had the letters placed where I liked them I put a coat of polyurethane on the top.&nbsp; I also put a coat of polyurethane on the bottom part of the spool.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26622573936/in/dateposted-public/" title="label"><img alt="label" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1531/26622573936_73346273fe_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26045546773/in/dateposted-public/" title="stickers"><img alt="stickers" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1548/26045546773_6d89ac73cb_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now comes the most time consuming part...hot gluing the rope around the trash can so it resembles the thread.&nbsp; I wish I would of counted the number of glue sticks I went through.&nbsp; Halfway through I ran out of rope and had to make a run to Wally World for more.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26556167202/in/dateposted-public/" title="glue"><img alt="glue" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1443/26556167202_d198966bce_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One eternity later..... </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26045996933/in/dateposted-public/" title="done"><img alt="done" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1447/26045996933_acf3834f29_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now that the fun part is over your ready to liquid nails your top and bottom to the trash can....making sure to hide my goof ups on bottom.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26622857916/in/dateposted-public/" title="glue2"><img alt="glue2" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1653/26622857916_31e5ccae42_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now how cute is that!? A vintage wooden spool trash can.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26376262330/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2207"><img alt="IMG_2207" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1616/26376262330_7cd23a968f_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I believe the obvious use for this is as a trash can for your snack wrappers, but you could also use it to store fabric scraps. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/26043819814/in/dateposted-public/" title="contents"><img alt="contents" height="533" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1626/26043819814_8e42098cb9_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Despite my hot glue burns this was a fun project to recreate.&nbsp; I hope you give it a try!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">How are you all spending your week? Any Spring sewing projects on your table?&nbsp; I'm finally cutting out a chambray <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/mila-shirt-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">Mila</a>.&nbsp; The first piece of Spring sewing I've been able to get to.&nbsp; Hopefully it'll be done before Spring is over!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have a great week all!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B_BhOxbeqDw/VviX21WhqSI/AAAAAAAACuM/m5K849H5eXc09ZZLE0OjMW6v3MweY2GqwCKgB/s1600/Sig.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B_BhOxbeqDw/VviX21WhqSI/AAAAAAAACuM/m5K849H5eXc09ZZLE0OjMW6v3MweY2GqwCKgB/s1600/Sig.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/FdUaZ0X8GEU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/04/diy-vintage-wooden-spool-inspired-trash.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-81303905824042952272016-03-27T22:48:00.000-04:002016-09-13T20:16:56.520-04:00Shanni Loves is now The Modern Tomato<div style="text-align: justify;">It's official, Shanni Loves is now blogging under a new name, The Modern Tomato!&nbsp; How do you like the new digs? I'm pretty excited so I thought I'd do a quick post to show you around the new joint.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/25475062573/in/dateposted-public/" title="tomato800x800T"><img alt="tomato800x800T" height="800" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1601/25475062573_048a4a8417_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">First a bit about why I started this blog.&nbsp; My first blog post was over 4 years ago on Dec 30, 2011.&nbsp; You can go read it <b><span style="color: red;"><a href="http://www.themoderntomato.com/2011/12/i-started-blog.html" target="_blank">here</a> </span></b>if you like.&nbsp; I have to laugh when I read it now.&nbsp; Some things I said in that post still ring true with me like, I'm always changing my mind.&nbsp; Go check out my closet link above and count how many times my hairstyle has changed in the past 4 years!&nbsp; Change is a good thing though.&nbsp; We may not always like it but we learn to overcome and adapt to it and in the end we become smarter for it.&nbsp; Like this little update I did for the blog.&nbsp; It was scary and not the easiest thing to do but I've learned a ton about web design and coding.&nbsp; I have to say though one of the last things I say in my very first post is just a load crap to me now...practice makes perfect.&nbsp; Practice is good and makes you better but no one is perfect and no one is ever going to sew the perfect garment.&nbsp; Striving for perfection is unhealthy.&nbsp; When the task at hand was to start on the skirt I've wanted to sew for months I instead procrastinated finding anything and everything else to do.&nbsp; Oh I'm too busy...the house isn't going to clean itself you know!&nbsp; The fear of not being good enough was paralyzing and perfection was holding me back.&nbsp; I finally realized how stupid that was.&nbsp; Practice not for perfection but to learn and become better, to be the best version of yourself.&nbsp; The fit of the skirt may be all wrong but you learn and do better next time.&nbsp; Practice makes better, practice makes smarter....but never perfect!&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Ok so I got off on a bit of a tangent there.&nbsp; What was I talking about anyway? Oh yeah why did I start this blog.&nbsp; I started sewing and was inspired by other blogs so I thought I'd give it a shot. I've always enjoyed writing and I've always found it easier to write my thoughts down on paper than having to actually say them out loud. So I started Shanni Loves.&nbsp; My nickname has always been Shanni.&nbsp; It started at a young age.&nbsp; My cousins even had a song to go along with it and I'll spare you the lyrics.&nbsp; I didn't really want to constrict myself to sewing only as I had just started and wasn't even sure if I'd like it.&nbsp; The loves part kinda kept it wide open for me to talk about all the things I love or like to do.&nbsp; Flash forward to now.&nbsp; I still love sewing and want to talk about it.&nbsp; I've never expanded my topic on much of anything else.&nbsp; I was never really excited about the name of my blog but here recently I&nbsp; just felt like I've kinda out grown the name.&nbsp; Maybe it's the fact I'm reaching 40 and Shanni sounds so juvenile to me.&nbsp; Friends and family still call me Shanni and that's fine, I just didn't want it to be the name of my blog.&nbsp; I wanted a more distinctive name.&nbsp; The Modern Tomato came into play when it was the assigned password on an old wireless router I had bought.&nbsp; It stuck with me for years.&nbsp; I thought it was catchy. &nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So now here we are, The Modern Tomato.&nbsp; It's still a work in progress.&nbsp; I'm currently trying to get all my old comments on Disqus moved over.&nbsp; That's been a confusing chore.&nbsp; I went ahead and renewed my old domain for another year so it will keep redirecting to the new domain.&nbsp; Otherwise had I let it expire eventually anyone trying to visit Shanni Loves would just come to a parked domain.&nbsp; I'll monitor the hits on the old domain for the next year and do some research on setting up 301 redirects so that when my old domain does expire anyone trying to visit it will be automatically redirected here.&nbsp; That is the way those work, right?&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Besides the new name I'm really loving my new design.&nbsp; It was a premade template purchased from Etsy.&nbsp; What sold me was the navigation menu up top with the social media links.&nbsp; I think it's a cleaner look.&nbsp; The closet tab has pics and links to all the clothes I've made.&nbsp; It's a work in progress as I need to get all the picture sizes uniform and move non clothing makes to the new DIY tab. &nbsp; There is also the tutorials and contact tab.&nbsp; My contact information is still the same for now...shanniloves[AT]yaHooDOTcom but that may change.&nbsp; I haven't decided if I want to get one of those fancy email addresses that is the name of my blog like shannon@themoderntomato.com...ooh I like it.&nbsp; We'll see. &nbsp; Under the navigation menu is the slider that I wasn't sure I was going to like.&nbsp; It's kind of grown on me so I think we'll keep it. **which I noticed is now not working after taking a look after this post was published. argh** &nbsp; I like how my posts start out with what they are labeled and those labels are listed on the side bar.&nbsp; I've tried to narrow it down to only a few labels on my main topics.. sewing, handmade/diy, refashions, tutorials, how I wore it, thrifting and we can't forget about Vito...pugsnotdrugs.&nbsp; Having a bad day? Just visit the blog and click on the label, pugsnotdrugs.&nbsp; You'll be redirected to all the posts containing Vito's cute little face.&nbsp; That's sure to brighten your day!&nbsp; Do you use labels whether it be for your own blog or visiting blogs as a way to search topics?&nbsp; There is always the search bar to use which is located at top next to the social media icons but I find labels to be helpful too if you want to see all the material on a given topic. &nbsp; The side bar also showcases my pinterest feed and my instagram feed is all the way at the bottom of the page.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So there you have it.&nbsp; I hope this post has reached all of my followers.&nbsp; Anyone following me on bloglovin should be fine as I just moved you all over to my new name.&nbsp; I think I have set up my feedburner correctly so that my email followers will get this update post.&nbsp; Those of you who blog and have email followers do you use feedburner or another format like mail chimp?&nbsp; I'm trying to decide if there would be any worthwhile benefits to moving over to mail chimp.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hope you all enjoy the new site.&nbsp; I'm looking forward to getting busy with regular posting.&nbsp; I've been kind of stagnant with my posting here the past several months and I'd like to get on a more regular schedule. &nbsp; My goal is to have a new post up every Monday with the occasional How I Wore It posts in between. I really enjoy doing those kind of posts.&nbsp; They are quick to photograph and only involve a few sentences.&nbsp; They also get me thinking of different ways to style my handmades and getting the most versatility out of them.&nbsp; I'd also like to get some more DIY posts going as well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have a great week everyone!&nbsp; What's one thing your looking forward to this week?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/RkEaOXDnjc0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/03/shanni-loves-is-now-modern-tomato.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-30539805446485747282016-03-06T02:06:00.000-05:002016-08-23T20:01:16.444-04:00Cozy Winter Knit & A Name Change<div style="text-align: justify;">My first post of 2016 showing the last thing I made from 2015.&nbsp; What have I been doing those 3 months in between??&nbsp; HIBERNATING!!!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/24915262824/in/dateposted-public/" title="Irena front1"><img alt="Irena front1" height="800" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1622/24915262824_b312c4b81f_o.jpg" width="800" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This is the Irena Knit by Itch to Stitch.&nbsp; I was a tester for the pattern back in November when I also tested the Liana Stretch jeans.&nbsp; I always have such luck with the fitting of Kennis's patterns so that makes me a big fan.&nbsp; I just purchased the Mila shirt and have a lightweight chambray waiting to be cut.&nbsp; I'm super excited to get started on my first make for Spring.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/25453055781/in/dateposted-public/" title="Irena front"><img alt="Irena front" height="641" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1578/25453055781_d973eec7ab_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/24919094853/in/dateposted-public/" title="irena back"><img alt="irena back" height="899" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1678/24919094853_0810c3bc3b_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Enough daydreaming about Spring....this top has gotten a lot of wear this winter.&nbsp; I made this tester version up in a interlock knit because it was all I had on hand.&nbsp; The pattern is really meant to be made up with sweater knits.&nbsp; I fully intended making up another version in a sweater knit from the released pattern but busy life got in the way.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="false" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/24915260844/in/dateposted-public/" title="irena scarf"><img alt="irena scarf" height="912" src="https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1618/24915260844_6f7fa0e21e_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Here in the next week or so there will be some changes with the blog.&nbsp; Shanni Loves will be no more.&nbsp; I'm going to do something I've wanted to do for the past 3 years but was too scared/technically challenged to do so.....I'm changing my blog name.&nbsp; My web address will expire in April and if I'm going to do it then now would be the time.&nbsp; I guess it took me 3 years to do this because I wanted to make sure the name I chose would be the last.&nbsp; The name "The Modern Tomato" has stuck with me that long.&nbsp; Modern because my clothing tastes have changed and I want to sew more modern designs and tomato because it represents the pincushion shape. &nbsp; My husband says it sounds like a food blog.&nbsp; True, but I think anyone that has this obsession of sewing like we do will get it.&nbsp; Even those who don't should catch on quickly because I've thrown a graphic of a tomato pincushion into the name to hint at the fact it's a sewing blog.&nbsp; I'd like to expand on other topics though but don't expect to see any posts on cooking.&nbsp; My kitchen is far too smokey to take any food pictures.&nbsp; Ha Ha.<br /><br />The name of my social accounts will change as well.&nbsp; Those will probably come first.&nbsp; The blog may be offline for a couple days while I work through the change.&nbsp; Hopefully the transition is smooth and the next time you visit this blog the change over should of happened and you'll be viewing themoderntomato.com.&nbsp; 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/ff2hSHkJmn4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2016/03/cozy-winter-knit-name-change.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-57174349423536084842015-12-18T21:08:00.001-05:002016-08-28T10:56:06.071-04:00How I Wore It ~ Kirsten Kimono Tee<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23754692611/in/dateposted-public/" title="How I Wore It - Kimono Tee"><img src="https://c4.staticflickr.com/1/578/23754692611_56b2232178_o.jpg" width="640" height="800" alt="How I Wore It - Kimono Tee"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><h3>BACK IN BLACK </h3></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maria Denmark Kirsten Kimono Tee / me made blogged <a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2015/06/fabric-stash-contest-challenge-kristen.html" target="_blank">here</a><br />Mudd blazer / bought from Kohls years ago<a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2015/04/what-hell-am-i-doing-my-attempts-at.html"></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">A.N.A. black jeggings / <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/ana-jeggings/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005942277&amp;searchTerm=Ana+jeggings&amp;catId=SearchResults&amp;_dyncharset=UTF-8&amp;colorizedImg=DP0720201521031623C.tif" target="_blank">JcPenney</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;Michel boots / <a href="http://www.bornshoes.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=11948">Born</a>&nbsp; Black Friday score!</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23477589185/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2047"><br /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/nmggGsxzwBI" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/12/how-i-wore-it-simplicity-maxi-dress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-37976611649928464892015-12-01T23:02:00.000-05:002016-03-13T11:46:13.096-04:00Itch to Stitch ~ Liana Stretch Jeans<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey there!&nbsp; Having fully recovered from a turkey comatose I'm finally awake and eager to share with you a new pattern.&nbsp; Kennis from Itch to Stitch released her Liana Stretch Jeans pattern yesterday and I've got my tester version to share with you.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22829333274/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana front full"><img src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/570/22829333274_ddc07c1dd5_o.jpg" width="640" height="800" alt="Liana front full"></a><script async src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Liana should be made with denim that has at least 20% stretch.&nbsp; There are 3 leg options.. skinny, straight and boot cut.&nbsp; They are the classic 5 pocket design with options to include pocket flaps on the back pockets.&nbsp; The front pockets have a pocket stay which was a new thing to me.&nbsp; Pocket stay helps to keep the pockets in place plus trim the tummy.&nbsp; The jeans are mid-rise with a little more coverage in the back to prevent plumber's crack...Kennis, my husband thanks you for that! ;)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This was my first time testing for Kennis.&nbsp; All of the testers were invited to a Facebook group where we could all keep in contact and compare notes during the testing process.&nbsp; I love this!&nbsp; The jeans I have to share with you today are the test version only.&nbsp; My first test was made up in the skinny leg in a stretch corduroy from my stash. I only have some crappy iphone pics to show you. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22829693364/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana Ver 1 collage"><img alt="Liana Ver 1 collage" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5796/22829693364_854d65633b_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You can see that these are tight in the thigh and calf areas. I let out the seams as much as I could and really didn't get any relief. I seemed to be in consensus with much of the rest of the group and Kennis quickly revised the pattern to widen the legs among other things. I didn't bother finishing these because I wasn't really feeling the fabric plus somehow I totally screwed up the fly front. I don't know how I did it but my zipper flap was nonexistent.&nbsp; My zipper would be visible at all times.&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Version 2 started out a lot better.&nbsp; Again with the crappy iphone pics.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23349549542/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana Ver 2 collage"><img alt="Liana Ver 2 collage" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5680/23349549542_bb6bce898c_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">These are also the skinny version and are made with a stretch denim from Joann Fabric.&nbsp; You can see the fabric folding around the knee area in the side picture and I also had a lot of gaping in the back. &nbsp; I put these on hold to start on version 3 of the pattern.&nbsp; Kennis revised version 2&nbsp; to address the twisting or folding effect on the knee.&nbsp; I fully intended to finish this pair and will share with you. &nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For my final test version I decided to try the boot cut style.&nbsp; My fabric is again from Joann Fabric.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23375175701/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana stretch close side2"><img alt="Liana stretch close side2" height="960" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/761/23375175701_08cdfffec0_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />The back yoke in the prior versions had been straight.&nbsp; In this version the back yoke piece was curved which really helped with the gaping I was having.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23161886640/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana back close"><img alt="Liana back close" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5707/23161886640_2092cbbbed_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div></div><br />The only adjustments I made to the pattern was in the length.&nbsp; Other than that I think I got a pretty good fit.&nbsp; They feel great!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22829331754/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana Stretch close side"><img alt="Liana Stretch close side" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5675/22829331754_ce20592b82_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />Somehow I ripped a hole right where my zipper stop is at the crotch end.&nbsp; I have a sneaking suspicion it was when I was ripping out my topstitching because it wasn't perfect enough for me...ugh!&nbsp; So I had to get a tiny piece of denim and secure it to the hole from the inside with a tiny zig zag stitch.&nbsp;&nbsp; That's what all that mess is near the end of the zipper fly.&nbsp; Doesn't look bad from afar.&nbsp; Just looks like a bar tack.&nbsp; You probably wouldn't of even noticed if I hadn't pointed it out. ;)&gt;<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22830549433/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana details"><img alt="Liana details" height="960" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/708/22830549433_91c18b1067_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />I successfully installed rivets purchased from <a href="http://www.taylortailor.com/" target="_blank">Taylor Tailor</a>.&nbsp; Not so successful on the jean button though.&nbsp; It didn't survive the wash.&nbsp; Haven't decided if I'm going to install another one or just sew a button on.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23375180731/in/dateposted-public/" title="Liana details2"><img alt="Liana details2" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5780/23375180731_ef778a8948_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />After finishing up my version 2 test pair I would like to make a pair from the released pattern using a lighter wash denim.&nbsp; Another boot cut style to mimic <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/261560690835991568/" target="_blank">this</a> pair I have pinned.&nbsp; I think I may shorten the back yoke just a tad.<br /><br />If you've been considering making your own pair of jeans this is the time to do it.&nbsp; Kennis is having a sewalong over at her <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/liana-jeans-sew-along-day-0-get-ready/" target="_blank">blog</a>.&nbsp; There are discounts being offered on the pattern plus different fabric stores are also offering discounts on stretch denim.&nbsp; IMO jeans aren't hard to make and can be made fairly quick if you keep at it.&nbsp; The hardest part can be the fitting and getting the pattern tweaked to accomodate your own body type.&nbsp; Kennis does a great job at laying out the instructions and illustrations in an easy to understand format.&nbsp; Time is also taken to explain how to alter the pattern if you are in between sizes.&nbsp; My favorite part of the pattern, the layers feature.&nbsp; This feature means you only pick and print the size/sizes you want.&nbsp; No more trying to figure out which line your supposed to cut.<br /><br />Also being released with the Liana jeans are the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/liana-jeans-irena-knit-top-and-mila-shirt-released-sale-bundle-discount/" target="_blank">Irena knit top</a> and the <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/liana-jeans-irena-knit-top-and-mila-shirt-released-sale-bundle-discount/" target="_blank">Mila shirt</a>.&nbsp; 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/2dDPyZ_rGCQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/12/itch-to-stitch-liana-stretch-jeans.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-10937412151628240002015-11-25T17:10:00.001-05:002016-08-24T15:35:50.297-04:00How I Wore It ~ Carme Blouse<div style="text-align: justify;">For awhile now I thought it would be fun to do random quick little posts showing how I wore my handmade pieces. This will also be great motivation for me to actually wear those items and learn to style them in different ways. Each post will simply be one pic with outfit details. You may see the same piece over and over but styled in different ways.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><h3 style="text-align: center;"><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22941096069/in/dateposted-public/" title="How I Wore It - Carme Blouse"><img alt="How I Wore It - Carme Blouse" height="800" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5780/22941096069_1cbecb6bfb_o.jpg" width="563" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>&nbsp;</h3><h3 style="text-align: center;">CASUAL WORK DAY&nbsp;</h3><div style="text-align: center;">Pauline Alice Carme Blouse / me made blogged <a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2014/10/fear-fabric-challenge-carme-blousein.html" target="_blank">here</a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Denim jacket / thrifted from Goodwill</div><div style="text-align: center;">A.N.A. black jeggings / <a href="http://www.jcpenney.com/ana-jeggings/prod.jump?ppId=pp5005942277&amp;searchTerm=Ana+jeggings&amp;catId=SearchResults&amp;_dyncharset=UTF-8&amp;colorizedImg=DP0720201521031623C.tif" target="_blank">JcPenney</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Born Sia ankle bootie / Hautelook - similiar style <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Born-Womens-Peck/dp/B00S9FZ9IQ/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1448489165&amp;sr=8-17&amp;keywords=born+ankle+bootie" target="_blank">here</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/fxMWzd0V-C0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/11/how-i-wore-it-carme-blouse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-33700535820687964362015-11-22T23:14:00.000-05:002016-03-13T11:15:15.583-04:00Blue Dot Patterns Creative Sewing Challenge: The Margo Blouse<div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22599308813/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_2024"><img alt="IMG_2024" height="800" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/704/22599308813_713b199f27_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">A few weeks ago Diane from <a href="http://gatorbunnysews.blogspot.com/">Gatorbunny Sews</a> contacted me to see if I'd be interested in participating in the Creative Sewing Challenge hosted by herself and Melissa of <a href="https://mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Malicia Designs</a>.</div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You might remember Diane from the first Fabric Mart Fabricista Challenge which is where we met.&nbsp;&nbsp; I've continued to follow Diane's blog since the challenge and was excited to see she had started her own PDF sewing pattern line, <a href="http://www.bluedotpatterns.com/" target="_blank">Blue Dot Patterns</a>.&nbsp; The Creative Sewing Challenge was started to showcase her patterns and their versatility. &nbsp; I gladly accepted her invite and was gifted with the Margo Blouse to unleash my creativity upon.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23226120185/in/dateposted-public/" title="detailshot_Snapseed"><img alt="detailshot_Snapseed" height="427" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/568/23226120185_ffee03b917_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My vision for this blouse was to create a pintuck yoke and incorporate a vintage lace trim from my stash into the design.&nbsp; For the fabric I found the perfect rayon print from Joann fabric.&nbsp; While walking to the cutting counter I stumbled upon some cotton lace trim that matched the color of my vintage trim and snatched it up in hopes to use it somehow in the design.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23201448826/in/dateposted-public/" title="detail2_Snapseed"><img alt="detail2_Snapseed" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5802/23201448826_62816d9348_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Before cutting out the yoke I first created my pintuck/lace detail on a square piece of fabric.&nbsp; This by far was the most time consuming part of the project. &nbsp; I had a RTW top I pulled inspiration from and I did a shoddy test run on some scrap fabric. Once I figured out the design and spacing of the tucks I started on my real fabric.&nbsp; Instead of marking all my tuck lines with chalk then sewing them I found it easier, though more time consuming, to mark my line, sew it, then mark my next line.&nbsp; Whatever works.&nbsp; Once I had enough to cover the yoke I placed my pattern piece on top and cut.&nbsp; I then sewed a line of stitching all around the edge of the yoke so my threads wouldn't unravel and my tucks would stay down.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I didn't cut anything on the fold.&nbsp; Rayon can be one of those trickier fabrics to cut so to ensure every piece was cut on grain I cut every piece on a single layer.&nbsp; I chose to cut View A with the straight hem, View B has a curved hem, and I used the long sleeves from View B.&nbsp; I shortened them so they would hit just below my elbow which is where the pattern is intended to hit I just have short arms, and I omitted using the elastic around the sleeve hem.&nbsp; I used the trim I found at Joann's instead.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22599040573/in/dateposted-public/" title="closeup1_Snapseed"><img alt="closeup1_Snapseed" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5801/22599040573_211c1e4589_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I cut an xsmall and I wanted a little more width so when cutting I added an inch to each side tapering to a half inch only at the armpit.&nbsp; I made the half inch adjustment to my sleeve as well as I thought they were a little snug on my muslin.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23226118005/in/dateposted-public/" title="front2_Snapseed"><img alt="front2_Snapseed" height="960" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/625/23226118005_e8bb54b442_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/23199973276/in/dateposted-public/" title="side_Snapseed"><img alt="side_Snapseed" height="960" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/720/23199973276_593f26cbf3_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22597692234/in/dateposted-public/" title="back_Snapseed"><img alt="back_Snapseed" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5713/22597692234_5ecc1fb3bb_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm so happy with the way this turned out.&nbsp; It's totally my style.&nbsp; Sweet without being sickening and I think it's got a little of that boho-chic vibe to it.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/22831958127/in/dateposted-public/" title="fullview1_Snapseed"><img alt="fullview1_Snapseed" height="795" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/751/22831958127_5454740571_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Make sure you visit <a href="http://www.bluedotpatterns.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank">Blue Dot Patterns</a> to check out the rest of Diane's sewing pattern line.&nbsp; She will be having a giveaway on her <a href="http://gatorbunnysews.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> starting 12/1 though 12/18.&nbsp; Also check out the makes made by the other Creative Sewing Challenge bloggers...<br /><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Michelle of <a href="http://www.thatblackchic.com/" target="_blank">That Black Chic</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ashley of <a href="http://sewnbyashley.com/" target="_blank">Sewn by Ashley</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sara of <a href="http://www.musingsofaseamstress.com/" target="_blank">Musings of a Seamstress</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cindy of <a href="http://www.cindyparrett.com/blog/" target="_blank">Cindy Parret </a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rachel of <a href="http://www.bobbinsonmymind.co.uk/" target="_blank">Bobbins on My Mind</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kyla of <a href="http://lifebyky.com/" target="_blank">Life by Ky</a><br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Amy of <a href="http://www.thatssewamy.com/" target="_blank">That's Sew Amy</a></div>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Melissa of <a href="https://mahlicadesigns.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Mahlica Designs </a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">It just dawned on me that my top is the perfect Thanksgiving Day attire.&nbsp; Perfect for hiding my gut and unbuttoned jeans after stuffing myself with turkey and dressing.&nbsp; Happy Turkey Day ya'll!&nbsp; I hope you all get to spend the day surrounded by friends and family giving thanks and eating lots of turkey and pie.</div><br /><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/Sx7qr8DbSMQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/11/blue-dot-patterns-creative-sewing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-9323052135396151342015-10-05T22:34:00.000-04:002016-03-09T18:31:41.167-05:00DIY: Candy Corn Bunting<div style="text-align: justify;">Last Fall I made some candy corn bunting to decorate my office at work. I wrote up a tutorial and everything and it never did see the light of day on the blog. I did share it back in January at <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/" target="_blank">Cut Out and Keep</a> but who really cares about Fall/Halloween decor in the middle of winter?? I patiently waited until the appropriate time to share it all with you.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21359537483/in/dateposted-public/" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="candy corn bunting"><img alt="candy corn bunting" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/645/21359537483_af68403c49_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Candy corn, ya either love it or ya hate it.&nbsp; Mix it with peanuts and it taste like a PayDay, the only way I like to eat it.&nbsp; I got the idea for bunting when I seen similar projects on Pinterest using either felt or burlap for the corn strung up with ribbon or string.&nbsp; I always enjoy decorating my office for Halloween and thought this bunting would brighten up my otherwise boring cubie wall.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To make your own you will need:</div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Fabric in yellow, white and orange</li><li>Double fold bias tape, premade or make your own like I did</li><li>Iron on interface</li><li>Candy corn template</li><li>Pins, scissors, ruler, thread, iron, sewing machine, etc and etc.&nbsp;</li></ul>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step One:</span></u></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: normal;">Start out by cutting your fabric into the following strip widths:</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: normal;">White: 2 1/4 inch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: normal;">Orange: 3 1/4 inch</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: normal;">Yellow: 2 1/2 inch</span><br /><span style="font-size: normal;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: normal;">Forgive me I've slept a lot since then but I believe I bought a half yard of each color and was able to get 7 pieces of corn from it.&nbsp; I think I even had fabric left over and could of made more.. I just got lazy.&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21357915584/in/dateposted-public/" title="step1"><img alt="step1" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/591/21357915584_b336e9b1cc_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Two:</span></u><br /><span style="font-size: normal;">With right sides together sew your white strip to the orange using a 1/4 seam allowance.&nbsp; Iron the seam towards the orange.&nbsp; Repeat the same process with your yellow strip.&nbsp; Place it right sides together on the other side of the orange and sew 1/4.&nbsp; Iron and press seam towards orange. <br />&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21968492162/in/dateposted-public/" title="step2"><img alt="step2" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/580/21968492162_99c6915cc3_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Proving the fact that I've slept a lot since making this tutorial, I was totally confused by this picture..why do I have a seam running down the middle??&nbsp; Yeah, you don't.&nbsp; I was simply showing the right side vs wrong side of the fabric.</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21968496662/in/dateposted-public/" title="step3"><img alt="step3" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5760/21968496662_78d3c06721_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Three:</span></u><br /><span style="font-size: normal;">Use tracing paper to draw your template.&nbsp; You can see the measurements on my template below.&nbsp; Use this template to cut out your candy corn fronts.<br /><b span=""><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21968497662/in/dateposted-public/" title="step 4"><img alt="step 4" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5634/21968497662_2a45515fb5_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: small;"></span></b></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Four:</span></u><br />Use white fabric to cut out the backs to your candy corn. Also cut your interface pieces and fuse to the wrong side of your white backs.&nbsp; Make sure to cut out your interface slightly smaller than your fabric to reduce seam bulk.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21968491612/in/dateposted-public/" title="step5"><img alt="step5" height="487" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/572/21968491612_9c8228b013_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></u><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Five:</span></u><br />With right sides together sew your front and back pieces together using a 1/4 inch seam allowance. Sew all the way around leaving about 1.5 inch opening at the top of your candy corn for turning right side out.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21954500556/in/dateposted-public/" title="step6"><img alt="step6" height="427" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5797/21954500556_9913ec423a_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Six:</span></u><br />Trim your seam allowance around the corners and at the top as pictured. Turn right side out and iron.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21793773209/in/dateposted-public/" title="step7"><img alt="step7" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5800/21793773209_6cd6e3bcf7_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Seven:</span></u><br />Continue on and repeat steps 1-6 with as many pieces as you want. Look how cute they are!!<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21792550230/in/dateposted-public/" title="step8"><img alt="step8" height="539" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5686/21792550230_62d20e930e_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Eight:</span></u><br />Use bias tape to string your pieces together. You may choose to buy premade bias tape or make your own. I made my own by cutting 2 inch strips on the bias.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21792822958/in/dateposted-public/" title="step9"><img alt="step9" height="640" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5698/21792822958_3f44d48ecf_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Nine:</span></u><br /><div itemprop="text">Sandwich your candy corn pieces in between your bias tape. Evenly space them apart, pin and topstitch 1/4 inch away from bias edge.&nbsp; Sew loops onto each end of your bias tape for easy hanging.</div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21980675905/in/dateposted-public/" title="step10"><img alt="step10" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/592/21980675905_b63e3cec09_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><u><span style="font-size: large;">Step Ten:</span></u><br /><div itemprop="text">Find the perfect spot to hang your bunting and enjoy!&nbsp; This would look really cute hanging from a fireplace mantle.<br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21792826538/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_9270"><img alt="IMG_9270" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/657/21792826538_0e66459c40_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21980687135/in/dateposted-public/" title="candy corn bunting2"><img alt="candy corn bunting2" height="383" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5740/21980687135_c6bda1f041_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br />There's a Ryan Gosling meme for everything....<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Why yes Ryan, yes you could..I lurve candy corn.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPsTP5ofb6E/VhMw6oicW3I/AAAAAAAACiA/6zTZRtwH_GU/s1600/43202521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cPsTP5ofb6E/VhMw6oicW3I/AAAAAAAACiA/6zTZRtwH_GU/s320/43202521.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/LEpyySh0nvc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/10/diy-candy-corn-bunting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-72619223653447372972015-09-29T22:52:00.000-04:002016-03-09T18:41:55.615-05:00Completed: Simplicity 1358 Maxi Dress<div style="text-align: justify;">Fall is my favorite time of year.&nbsp; While some of y'all have been crying over the end of summer I've been over here happily trading out my sandals for boots....a little to prematurely I might add.&nbsp; While it's officially Fall here the temps feel otherwise.&nbsp; It's kind of a challenge getting dressed for work.&nbsp; The mornings may start off chilly but by midday it's back in the 80's and your shedding clothing.&nbsp; That's where layers come in.&nbsp; I never got around to sewing up a maxi dress for the summer so I thought some heavier knit and layering pieces like a jean jacket would make it a good transition piece for the Fall.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21636421408/in/dateposted-public/" title="jacket2"><img alt="jacket2" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5810/21636421408_c55d568e09_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><a name='more'></a>I got a new 50mm lens for my camera.&nbsp; These photos are my first time using it and I def need some practice.&nbsp; I could really use some advice on how to get a crisp clear picture.&nbsp; I'm out of focus in all these shots.&nbsp; It's super difficult when you are your own photographer, too lazy to read your manual and rely on hope and a remote control to get a good picture.&nbsp; I tried the old trick of auto focusing on a stick or leaf on the ground then switching over to manual focus so it wouldn't go out of focus.&nbsp; I obviously didn't do it right so if you have any tips, tricks or resources I could check out please help a girl out and comment below!&nbsp; Oh and I despise the embedded Flickr text that now displays on the photos when you put your cursor over them.&nbsp; Why you gotta go changing things again Flickr?! <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><br /><b>Pattern:</b>&nbsp; <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/p-11781-misses-knit-dresses-with-neckline-variations.aspx" target="_blank">Simplicity 1358</a><br /><br /><b>Fabric: </b>Black ponte knit from JoAnn Fabric<br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Sizing/Alterations:&nbsp; </b>Whoa let's spend some time and talk about this.&nbsp; I never know where I fit into the sizing of Big Four patterns.&nbsp; There is always so much ease built in so I try to follow the finished measurement guidelines.&nbsp; Based on those I'm a small so that's what I cut for my test.&nbsp; The only adjustment I did starting out was to shorten the waist by 1.5 inches.&nbsp; You can see in the photo I have some gaping at the armholes and some fabric pooling at the back.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21825322685/in/dateposted-public/" title="test4"><img alt="test4" height="499" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/629/21825322685_b68c918151_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">After doing some measuring of my pattern against a tank I liked the fit of I decided to size down at the top to an XS.&nbsp; For the pooling fabric at the back I did a swayback correction per my Fit for Real People book.&nbsp; I also ended up bringing in the side seams about a 1/2 inch just at the waist for a more defined look because I feared it looked like a potato sack.&nbsp; Surprisingly I didn't need any adjustment to the length of the dress.&nbsp; I did a 1/2 inch hem and it ended up the perfect length.</div>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21807630581/in/dateposted-public/" title="front1"><img alt="front1" height="892" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/677/21807630581_ddfd6bf915_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I see some wrinkling at the armpit so I'm wondering if a XS was too small.&nbsp; It does feel a little snug but not uncomfortable.&nbsp; It looks as if my swayback correction did nothing at all.&nbsp; I'm kind of thinking the only way to correct all that fabric pooling is with a center back seam.&nbsp; I'd rather not have a CB seam as I don't like the way it looks but it may be the only cure.&nbsp; What do you all think?</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21798165165/in/dateposted-public/" title="back1"><img alt="back1" height="893" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/711/21798165165_308cc39b91_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Likes: </b>Construction wise it's an easy make.&nbsp; I made this entire dress with my serger and finished up the hem on my coverstitch.&nbsp; I think this will be a very versatile piece in my closet this season as it can be styled a ton of ways by layering over it tees, jackets or over-sized sweaters. &nbsp; And though at first glance I didn't, I now like how wide and flowy the bottom of the dress is.&nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/21772007576/in/dateposted-public/" title="jacket1"><img alt="jacket1" height="960" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5783/21772007576_c7d32292d0_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Make it again? </b>I'm not so in love with it that I want to tackle my fit issues for another version just yet though that center back seam has got me wondering...&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">What are your favorite transitioning pieces in your closet?&nbsp; </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/B1SKB7-mFl8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/09/completed-simplicity-1358-maxi-dress.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-77832837334379936552015-08-30T22:12:00.002-04:002016-03-09T18:32:12.689-05:00DIY: Inspirational Banner<div style="text-align: justify;">I created this tutorial for <a href="http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/" target="_blank">Cut Out and Keep's</a> website back in January and never got a chance to share it here on the blog.&nbsp; Sewing life is stagnant at the moment so now is as good a time as ever to share this easy project with you all.&nbsp; We need a little inspiration sometimes to get us going or just a little reminder that it's OK, mistakes happen, just pick up your seam ripper and move on.&nbsp; So if your interested in DIY'ing your own inspirational banner to jazz up your sewing space then please read on.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20770068835/in/dateposted-public/" title="itsok"><img alt="itsok" height="640" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5758/20770068835_e75e42d5d0_z.jpg" width="532" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20770068835/in/datetaken/" title="itsok"></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I spotted a similar banner online retailing for $90!&nbsp; Thank you but I think I'll save my $90 for a rainy day and use up some of my fabric scraps.&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><br /><h2><u><i>What You'll Need:</i></u></h2><ul><li>Fabric for the banner and letters</li><li>Liquid Stitch fabric glue or other permanent fabric glue</li><li>Paper &amp; pen</li><li>Wood dowel rod - at least 1/4" thick in diameter</li><li>Twine or cording</li><li>Iron on interface</li><li>Scissors</li><li>Thread</li><li>Computer/Printer</li><li>Sewing Machine</li></ul><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP ONE:&nbsp; </span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20770073395/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 1"><img alt="Step 1" height="562" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5677/20770073395_1bc9d113e2_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Using Word document type your inspirational saying using the font and size of your choice and print on to paper.&nbsp; My font was Cooper Black Bold at a size of 200.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP TWO:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <img alt="Step 2" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5641/20582088858_74b4fed56f_z.jpg" width="640" /> </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Trace your letters onto the fusible interface.&nbsp; <b>IMPORTANT NOTE</b>:&nbsp; Make sure the fusible side of your fabric is facing up when tracing otherwise your letters will come out backwards when you iron the interface onto your fabric (please don't ask me how I know).&nbsp; I also suggest using a really dark colored marker pen that is easily visible on the other side of the interface.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP THREE:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20149103443/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 3"><img alt="Step 3" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/610/20149103443_39be29c30f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fusible side down iron your interface on to the wrong side of your fabric.&nbsp; Notice how the letters are backwards..that is exactly how you want to see them.&nbsp; Weird I know but trust me on this one.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP FOUR:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20777027811/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 4"><img alt="Step 4" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5725/20777027811_286e432ed7_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span></b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Cut out your letters.<b>&nbsp; </b></span></b><span style="font-weight: normal;">The interface will keep your fabric from fraying.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP FIVE:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20149099313/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 5"><img alt="Step 5" height="643" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5695/20149099313_23f29f991f_b.jpg" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Using your paper you'll want to create a template for your banner.&nbsp; Make it as big or small as you want.&nbsp; My banner is medium in size and the measurements are noted above.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP SIX:</span></i></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20760671572/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 6"><img alt="Step 6" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5639/20760671572_a24b5eb80f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Using your template cut two of your banner fabric and two of your fusible interface.&nbsp; Trim your interface down about 1/4 inch on all sides to avoid adding extra bulk to your seams.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Iron the interface on to the wrong side of your fabric.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">NOTE:&nbsp; I didn't want my banner to be flimsy and I only had lightweight interface so that is why I cut two pieces of interface, one for the front and one for the back.&nbsp; If you have a heavier weight interface you could probably get away with only cutting one piece.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP SEVEN:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20582082558/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 7"><img alt="Step 7" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5697/20582082558_fa3755a02a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Place your fused banner pieces right sides together.&nbsp; Leaving the top open sew the other four sides using a 1/4 inch seam allowance.&nbsp; I find it helpful to use my seam gauge and mark the seam allowance on the corners so I know exactly where to stop and turn when sewing.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP EIGHT:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20743806806/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 8"><img alt="Step 8" height="426" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5804/20743806806_3b297f4077_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><span style="font-weight: normal;">&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Trim the seams at each corner so you get a well formed point.&nbsp; Turn the banner right side out and use a point turner or a dull pencil to push your corners out.&nbsp; Iron flat.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP NINE:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20583322979/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 9"><img alt="Step 9" height="320" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5747/20583322979_11690e31f4_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Topstitch around the banner about 1/8th inch from the edge.&nbsp; Following that row of stitches topstitch again 1/8th inch away.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP TEN:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20582089210/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 10"><img alt="Step 10" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/656/20582089210_a508eabd11_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Fold your top edge under 1/4th inch and iron.&nbsp; Fold over again 1 inch, iron and sew about 7/8th inch away from the top edge.&nbsp; You now have an opening for your dowel rod.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP ELEVEN:</span></i></h2><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <i><span style="font-size: x-large;"></span></i><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20147476964/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 11"><img alt="Step 11" height="426" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/725/20147476964_38cd71647d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Position your letters on your banner and glue into place with permanent fabric glue.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP TWELVE:</span></i></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20770065135/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 12"><img alt="Step 12" height="511" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/596/20770065135_2f00889a3f_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Cut your dowel rod down to the length needed.&nbsp; I used a carpenter's knife...be very, very careful.&nbsp; Insert into your banner.&nbsp; Wrap twine or cord onto both ends of the dowel rod and knot.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ </div><h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">&nbsp;<i> </i></span><i><span style="font-size: x-large;">STEP THIRTEEN:</span></i></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20149096093/in/dateposted-public/" title="Step 13"><img alt="Step 13" height="535" src="https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5804/20149096093_0e01e709bb_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></h2><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Hang whereever a little inspiration is needed!<br /><br />Hope you enjoyed this tutorial!&nbsp; If you make your own I'd love to see.&nbsp; 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/QLTdbtzcZ0Y" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/08/diy-inspirational-banner.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-69198605871826976922015-08-03T23:00:00.000-04:002016-03-08T21:39:28.907-05:00Completed: Megan Nielsen Tania Culottes<div style="text-align: justify;">I made these culottes, oohhh, about a couple months ago.&nbsp; Standing in front of the mirror, Vito sitting next to me, I had a meh moment.&nbsp; "Are these really my style?" "Where will I wear these?" "Do they make my butt look big?" Vito quickly got up and exited the room.&nbsp; With every intention of getting pictures for the blog I laid them on my ironing board as a reminder.&nbsp; Yep, they laid there for two months until I finally got sick of&nbsp; working around them.&nbsp; My second go around in front of the mirror had me questioning my antics the months before.&nbsp; I actually like these a lot. &nbsp; </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20215861975/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes4"><img alt="MN Culottes4" height="425" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/366/20215861975_531266cbb4_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><i>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Pattern</i>:&nbsp;&nbsp; <span style="color: magenta;"><i><a href="http://megannielsen.com/collections/sewing-patterns/products/tania-culottes-sewing-pattern" target="_blank">Megan Nielsen Tania Culottes</a></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fabric:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rayon Challis</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Notions:&nbsp; Invisible zipper, Interfacing</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="color: black;"></span></i></span></div><span style="color: magenta;"><i><span style="color: black;">&nbsp;</span> </i></span><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The combination of the circle skirt and rayon fabric make for the most comfortable attire in the 90 degree temps we've been having.&nbsp; No worries about peeling yourself out of your sticky sweaty pants at the end of the day.&nbsp; The only worry I had was a strong gust of wind and a neighbor driving by at the same time.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">I cut a small of version 2, the knee length, but in the end due partly to personal taste and partly to gravity they ended up more like version 1, the mini skirt.&nbsp; After letting the finished skirt hang for a good 24 hours you can see how crazy wonky the hem turned out.&nbsp; It is rayon cut on the bias after all.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20215858275/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes7"><img alt="MN Culottes7" height="640" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/317/20215858275_6f3f8bbf3d_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I cringed when it came time to think about taking my scissors and trying to cut a straight hem.&nbsp; Luckily Instagram peeps came to the rescue.&nbsp; I hung it up in my door frame making sure that it was level.&nbsp; This allowed me to tape each side to the frame so that the hemline was stretched out making it much easier to see if the hem was level or not.&nbsp; Boy I had a really hard time trying to explain that.&nbsp; Hopefully the picture below better tells the story.&nbsp; This is after I cut on it for a while with one eye open. &nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20221586271/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes8"><img alt="MN Culottes8" height="640" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3674/20221586271_43190cbec3_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br />Instead of marking where I wanted my hemline I went ahead and cut it while it was still hanging in the door because I just found it easier to do.&nbsp; Easier to do but still nerve wracking.&nbsp; It may be a little off in the back but in my opinion it turned out pretty well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; </div><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19594873253/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes6"><img alt="MN Culottes6" height="367" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/377/19594873253_733e9cd05f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Although it took me longer (first timer here) this pattern can be made in about a couple hours.&nbsp; I'll probably add about a half inch to the waistline next time for more breathing room.&nbsp; These pictures were taken right after eating at Outback so I'm doing A LOT of sucking it in.</div><br />&nbsp; <a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20029243269/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes2"><img alt="MN Culottes2" height="429" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/278/20029243269_8d09eaa048_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20221595061/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes3"><img alt="MN Culottes3" height="431" src="https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3820/20221595061_5ecaa60857_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I would like to make a more work appropriate version of these.&nbsp; The pattern calls for light to mid-weight fabrics but I can't help but think of making them in up in a wool and pairing them with tights for the winter months.&nbsp; Ah these 90 degree days got me dreaming of winter already!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20027833690/in/dateposted-public/" title="MN Culottes1"><img alt="MN Culottes1" height="510" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/408/20027833690_77ae73f0c0_o.jpg" width="640" />&nbsp;</a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I have one more outfit planned for summer then it will probably be time to think about my Fall wardrobe.&nbsp; I recently read Marie Kondo's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Life-Changing-Magic-Tidying-Decluttering-Organizing/dp/1607747308/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1438655142&amp;sr=1-1&amp;keywords=marie+kondo" target="_blank">book</a> "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up" and my entire closet got "kon mar'ied".&nbsp; I need to replace a <strike>few</strike> LOT of things and I've been considering creating a capsule wardrobe.&nbsp; Have you created a capsule wardrobe? Any tips or advice on where to start?<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/vjv95g9EQT0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/08/completed-megan-nielsen-tania-culottes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-91621938685376080192015-07-28T09:48:00.001-04:002016-03-08T21:28:34.765-05:00BANANAA!! Minion Pincushion Tutorial<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7W18-u6kjE/VbbFJEH2h0I/AAAAAAAAChg/xQJmMKThIsE/s1600/minion-gifs-10.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-O7W18-u6kjE/VbbFJEH2h0I/AAAAAAAAChg/xQJmMKThIsE/s400/minion-gifs-10.gif" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Minions...they're everywhere!&nbsp; On my television, on my cereal box, in my Happy Meals...#noshame and in my Pinterest feed. &nbsp; After their debut in Despicable Me I along with a million others was left wanting to see more of these adorable little guys.&nbsp; I'm probably the only one who hasn't seen the Minion movie yet.&nbsp; It grossed $115.2 million in North America alone it's opening weekend!!&nbsp; So to celebrate these loveable yellow dudes and to add to my Happy Meal collection I made a pincushion.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20041953676/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_1314"><img alt="IMG_1314" height="517" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/443/20041953676_ed4ea4abab_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You can find the free pattern and a tutorial <b><a href="http://ladyjoyceley.tumblr.com/minion-pattern" target="_blank">HERE</a></b> created by Lady Joyceley.&nbsp; There are two versions mini and big.&nbsp; I made the big version.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20068239195/in/dateposted-public/" title="pieces"><img alt="pieces" height="641" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/261/20068239195_192371817c_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The most time consuming part for me was cutting out all those tiny pieces.&nbsp; Make sure you have a good, sharp pair of embroidery scissors.&nbsp; Pretty impossible to use your dress shears.&nbsp; A majority of this guy is made by hand using a blanket stitch or a running stitch.&nbsp; The only time you'll need your machine is when assembling the body.&nbsp; I have not sewn much by hand so I referred to youtube to help me master the blanket stitch.&nbsp; Not hard at all.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19881566009/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_1309"><img alt="IMG_1309" height="638" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/481/19881566009_7e927407f9_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I love these kind of projects.&nbsp; When I don't have to worry about sizing or wearing the item I'm making out in public I feel free to throw my perfectionist tendencies out the window.&nbsp; What a load off that can be.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I used my hot glue gun to attach his legs and his googly eyes.&nbsp; His smile is my first real attempt at embroidery.&nbsp; Again I relied on youtube but I was totally winging it.&nbsp;&nbsp; It took me a couple days to realize this but in all my excitement to hurry and get him finished I forgot a couple pieces of the pattern, the soles to his shoes.&nbsp; So should he ever attempt to stand up and run away..well I hope he knows how to skate!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/20041957866/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_1307"><img alt="IMG_1307" height="582" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/383/20041957866_7cfa6df75f_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">His little pocket is perfect for holding my little seam ripper.&nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a data-flickr-embed="true" href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19881561539/in/dateposted-public/" title="IMG_1324"><img alt="IMG_1324" height="423" src="https://farm1.staticflickr.com/336/19881561539_c0497912c0_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><script async="" charset="utf-8" src="//embedr.flickr.com/assets/client-code.js"></script></div><br />Have you seen the movie yet?&nbsp; 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/Re9OPpcniVM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com0http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/07/bananaa-minion-pincushion-tutorial_28.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-90329398384551495292015-07-06T22:04:00.000-04:002016-03-08T21:37:38.483-05:00Complete! Colette Mabel<div style="text-align: justify;">Hey there friends! Coming back from a long weekend is always rough isn't it? I hope everyone who celebrated had a Happy 4th. I got to watch my Grandpa get honored with the Veteran of the Year award for our county which was pretty awesome then we finished the day off with some fireworks at a family cookout. <br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I finished out Sewing Pattern Review's Fabric Stash contest with another easy pattern (I'm all about easy these days) the Colette Mabel.&nbsp; The contest ended with a total of 1,010.15 yards being sewn.&nbsp; The top contestant sewn up 93.125 yards!!&nbsp; Can you even imagine?&nbsp; It was hard enough for me to crank out my tiny 3 yard projects.&nbsp; The life of a slacker.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19124395339" title="mabelfront2 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="mabelfront2" height="643" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/375/19124395339_aa03874f65_o.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp; <br /><a name='more'></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I struggled with choosing a correct size for this pattern.&nbsp; My waist is a 28 and my hips 37.&nbsp; I fall right into the measurements of small but the 27 finished waist measurement scared me so I cut a medium for the waist and graded down to a small at the hips.&nbsp; If that wasn't enough for me I even add about a 1/4 inch to the seam allowances for good measure.&nbsp; Turned out too big at the waist which I realized after I had the waistband serged on.&nbsp; Not a big deal though to unpick it at the side seams.&nbsp; I took in about an inch each side.&nbsp; This did cause a slight bit of puckering but nothing noticeable to the inexperienced non seamstress eye.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19124348759" title="mabelside by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="mabelside" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3882/19124348759_9f543ef6df_z.jpg" width="639" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The fabric used was a ponte knit from Fabric Mart purchased last August.&nbsp; I love the color as I've always wanted a neutral skirt that can go with anything.&nbsp; Not a big fan of the fabric though as it's piling after one wash and it clings to every nook and cranny.&nbsp; I had to wear a slip under it to avoid the dreaded underwear line.&nbsp; Wearing a shirt tucked into this is a toughie as you can see the shirt line if your not careful.&nbsp; Is it just me?&nbsp; I can't stand seeing the outline of clothing under clothing.&nbsp; It's driving me batty seeing the outline of the slip hem near the bottom.&nbsp; Ack! </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/19304508942" title="mabelfront5 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="mabelfront5" height="640" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/370/19304508942_b732bf5835_z.jpg" width="638" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I made up version 1 of this skirt.&nbsp; Other options are a faux button placket or seam details with a kick pleat.&nbsp; This skirt was made in a few hours and the instructions were really easy to follow.&nbsp; The only change I made different to the instructions was to cut my back piece on the fold as well just to avoid a seamline.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18688040174" title="mabelback by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="mabelback" height="640" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/4/3815/18688040174_4f208dc174_z.jpg" width="639" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">My next version of this will be cut as a straight small.&nbsp; I think I will have a much better fit.&nbsp; I also want to try out a different knit.&nbsp; One that I could avoid the outlines and not have to wear a slip.&nbsp; Any suggestions?</div><br /><br /><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/f3dkCVc87Sw" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com15http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/07/complete-colette-mabel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-77822899269213155202015-06-15T08:30:00.000-04:002016-03-08T21:38:42.432-05:00Fabric Stash Contest Challenge: Kirsten Kimono Tee<div style="text-align: justify;">Hello there, I'm back!&nbsp; Holy crap has it really been 2 months!?&nbsp; A lot has been going on... some house remodeling, another round of <a href="http://burdo.co/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/charlie-hunnam-2.jpg" target="_blank">SOA</a> but mostly I've just lost me mojo.&nbsp; I haven't even kept up with my bloglovin' reader and I really hate that it got to the point where I had to hit the "mark all as read" button.&nbsp; I apologize for my lack of commenting on your blogs. I miss you guys!&nbsp; I've decided to peel myself from the couch, dust off the old machine, turn up the tunes and get down to business.&nbsp; I needed a little encouragement to get back into the swing of things so I entered a contest. whaaaa!?!?!</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Sewing Pattern Review's Fabric Stash Contest..</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/contestreport.pl?ContestID=235" target="_blank"><img alt="Fabric Stash Contest 2015" border="0" src="http://images.patternreview.com/siteimages/contest/2015/fabricstash_ientered_200px.png" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">This is more of a motivational challenge than a contest to me.&nbsp; I care nothing about getting votes or winning any prizes.&nbsp; The reward here is using up some of my stash of course and getting that feeling back.&nbsp; You know that feeling you had when your first started sewing?&nbsp; You were so impressed with yourself that you couldn't wait to take pics and blog about your make.&nbsp; Lunch hours were spent shopping for fabric only to return back to work to spend the rest of the day dreaming about what you were gonna make with it when you got home.&nbsp; Well that was my life anyway and I want it back.&nbsp; To get back into the groove I started off with something easy, the Maria Denmark Kirsten Kimono Tee.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18817153291" title="front3 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="front3" height="482" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/272/18817153291_00a73fac56_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">You can get this pattern for free by subscribing to Maria's <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null" target="_blank">newsletter</a> (plus you'll get a 20% discount code).&nbsp; It's an easy, no fuss make.&nbsp; If I can make it within an hour I bet you can make it in less than half.&nbsp; It's that easy!<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18193890683" title="back by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="back" height="454" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/365/18193890683_0e272b960a_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This tee is designed with negative ease at the bust and flares out to a looser fit at the waist and hips.&nbsp; I was more interested in getting a looser fit all around so I cut a large.&nbsp; For the neckline I <strike>used</strike> attempted Megan Nielsen's neckline binding method.&nbsp; In true Shanni fashion I skimmed through the instructions really only focusing on the pictures.&nbsp; In doing so I missed out on the most important part, when attaching your binding to the neckline you go opposite of what your used to, you attach it to the <b>wrong</b> side of your shirt.&nbsp; Then you fold it over to the right side and topstitch enclosing the seam.&nbsp; Since I attached it to the right side of my shirt I went ahead and folded it over to the wrong side and it turned out fine.</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp;&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18191963084" title="neckline1 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="neckline1" height="399" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/355/18191963084_b8104c3466_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">One of the rules of the fabric stash contest is that the fabric you use must be at least 6 months old.&nbsp; Mine has been in my stash since Sept 2014.&nbsp; It's a jersey knit I purchased from Fabric Mart.&nbsp; My last post was this <a href="http://www.shanniloves.com/2015/04/what-hell-am-i-doing-my-attempts-at.html" target="_blank">tee</a> I made with it.&nbsp; I'm sad to say I've now used it all up.&nbsp; I just love the feel of this fabric and it's perfect for the hot days we've been having.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">For my next and favorite version I shortened the neckline about an inch because I felt the first was a little too wide.. my bra straps show if I'm not careful.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18192089314" title="front2 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="front2" height="425" src="https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5450/18192089314_10da00c5dc_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">This fabric has been in my stash since 2014.&nbsp; It's a cotton spandex blend from Girl Charlee.&nbsp; I love the feel and drape of it but I'm not quite sure how long it's going to last.&nbsp; After only 2 washings it's not really pilling but looks like more like a feathering..does that even make sense? ha!&nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18809631692" title="back2 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="back2" height="510" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/316/18809631692_cefb21da94_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I successfully pulled off the neckline binding on this version (high five)!&nbsp; After looking at the two different necklines I think I prefer my mess up on the first.&nbsp; I like how the binding is not seen at all.&nbsp; The sleeve hem and bottom hem are just folded under a half inch and finished with my coverstich machine.&nbsp; I'm still trying to get the hang of that thing!&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/18192083474" title="neckline2 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="neckline2" height="427" src="https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/267/18192083474_a8bdbbcf1e_z.jpg" width="640" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Overall this pattern is a win!&nbsp; You can see between the two how bringing in the neckline affected the overall fit up top.&nbsp; I may even size down to a medium next time.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">So since I've been gone what all have you been sewing up that I missed?&nbsp; Link it below! 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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/W3tI-3Gd-UY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com14http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/06/fabric-stash-contest-challenge-kristen.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-55841746668420360292015-04-11T00:58:00.000-04:002016-03-08T21:41:57.427-05:00What the hell am I doing??? My attempts at learning cameras and coverstitch machines.<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16916299508" title="pug1 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="pug1" height="426" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7612/16916299508_64cd6892ba_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Well hellooo there!&nbsp; Sure has been hard for me to get back into the swing of this blogging thing.&nbsp; Maybe now that the weather has finally sobered up and taken a right turn towards the direction of Spring I will feel inspired to get outside to take pictures of my makes.&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a><div style="text-align: justify;">In preparation for that I've decided it's time to actually learn how to use that fancy camera I just had to have when I started blogging.&nbsp; Big expensive fancy camera does not instantly equal better pictures like I once thought.&nbsp; You have to know how to use it and that doesn't mean turning the dial to auto mode.&nbsp; My local university once offered non credit courses on the subject.&nbsp; I tried to enroll in a Spring course and was told they had to cut costs and cancel the course.&nbsp; I was now stuck with manual in hand and a serious case of the yawns.&nbsp; I did a lot of research online trying to find an affordable online class, one that I wouldn't lose interest in.&nbsp; My first go was with <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/basics-of-digital-photography/3942?_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-sekhiu&amp;_ctp=3942" target="_blank">this</a> Craftsy class.&nbsp; I made it about 2/3rds of the way in and gave up because my internet connection is a total piece of shit and I spent a majority of time waiting on the page to buffer.&nbsp; Totally weird because I don't have that problem when I watch Netflix.&nbsp; Any tech junkies out there wanna offer some advice, I'm all ears.... Right now I'm currently taking the <a href="http://shop.abeautifulmess.com/shop/classes/dslr-basics" target="_blank">DSLR basics</a> course offered by A Beautiful Mess.&nbsp; So far I'm really enjoying it.&nbsp;&nbsp; Each lesson can be read at your own pace and it's really easy to understand.&nbsp; I've got a lot to learn when it comes to focus and exposure as you will see in some of the pictures in this post.&nbsp; I can't wait to actually know what the hell I'm doing!</div>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17104088975" title="back1 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="back1" height="581" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7600/17104088975_61e6f9912c_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Right before Christmas I got a coverstitch machine.&nbsp; It sat on the floor for a couple months untouched as I was scared to use it.&nbsp; I finally dusted it off and used <a href="http://itch-to-stitch.com/product/idyllwild-top-dress-digital-sewing-pattern-pdf/" target="_blank">this</a> pattern, the Idyllwild top/dress pattern by Itch To Stitch to make a couple t-shirts with it.&nbsp; This is a fitted style tee which I really like.&nbsp; The pattern comes with 7 sleeve options, 2 neckline options and 3 different length options AND it's only a buck.&nbsp; </div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My first tee was made with a ponte knit from Joann Fabric.&nbsp; Since ponte is heavier with a little less stretch than most knits I wish I would of sized up.&nbsp; It turned out a little too snug and outlines all the bumps and bulges you don't particularly want emphasis on.&nbsp; This is the only picture I was able to get that didn't show the complete outline of my bra or my belly button...your welcome.</div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17102565822" title="practice by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="practice" height="830" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8727/17102565822_e2969717db_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />But look at that nice coverstitched hem!<br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17103418551" title="coverstitch by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="coverstitch" height="429" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8799/17103418551_2313a8fcbe_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">My second version I used a black &amp; white striped jersey knit from Fabric Mart.&nbsp; I so wish I could link you to some of this awesome fabric but it seems they are all out.&nbsp; It's lightweight and has the perfect amount of stretch that makes it super comfortable.&nbsp;</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Playing with my camera in manual mode here.&nbsp; I'm pretty sure this isn't the ideal exposure but I kinda think it looks neat.&nbsp; </div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17103416831" title="play by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="play" height="427" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8809/17103416831_a4684e63bd_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17103419281" title="back2 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="back2" height="428" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8822/17103419281_15d363a4b2_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Learning to use my coverstitch has been a lot of trial and error (same can be said for my camera).&nbsp; The amount of helpful youtube tutorials on the subject is lacking.&nbsp; If anyone knows of any please let me know.</div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I know there are a ton of great t-shirt patterns out there and you probably already have your favorite or TNT but if not I highly recommend this pattern.&nbsp; I've got enough of the black/white jersey knit leftover to make a short sleeve tee to wear to death this summer.</div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/17102567312" title="front by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="front" height="830" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7603/17102567312_45d3c2dd28_o.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Have any of you taken any online photography classes?&nbsp; If so did you learn alot and see improvement in your photo taking abilities?<br /><br />Have a great weekend all!<br /><br /><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/3U5tQf6Tp9k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com32http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/04/what-hell-am-i-doing-my-attempts-at.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-91539081140655640562015-03-21T00:57:00.000-04:002016-03-08T21:34:03.371-05:00Crazy Dog Lady Sewing Challenge: The Reveal<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16876119351" title="vitocrazy by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="vitocrazy" height="481" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7648/16876119351_15c7ca5007_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I'm back, I'm back and just in time folks because today is the last day for the Crazy Dog Lady Sewing <a href="http://tanyamaile.com/2015/01/28/announcing-crazy-dog-lady-sewing-challenge/" target="_blank">Challenge</a>!&nbsp; I love dogs and I'm a lots crazy so let's sew something up to celebrate, aye?!</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><a name='more'></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;">When the challenge was first announced it was a no brainer that I must make something with Pugs plastered all over it.&nbsp; Spoonflower was my first and only stop.&nbsp; I new the search word "Pug" would yield a ton of results.&nbsp; Boy was I <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/shop?utf8=%E2%9C%93&amp;type=fabric&amp;view=designs&amp;shop=fabric&amp;q=pug&amp;x=4&amp;y=5" target="_blank">right</a>!&nbsp; After mulling over the choices for a couple days I ordered a few swatches.&nbsp; That only confused me even more because I wanted to order a couple yards of each swatch.&nbsp; Spoonflower is pretty pricey so in order not to break bank I decided on a pattern and forced myself to only order the yardage needed.&nbsp; I chose to make pajamas because I knew it would be the only way to pull off wearing Pugs on my body. &nbsp;&nbsp; Back in the day I had a pair of satin blue with white polka dot pajamas gifted to me by my Granny.&nbsp; I only ever really wore the shorts and they were the most comfy things ever.&nbsp; I decided upon <a href="http://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6659-products-29601.php?page_id=907" target="_blank">McCall's 6659</a> , view C &amp; E thanks to a $1.99 sale at Joann's. &nbsp; &nbsp; </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16669816167" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;" title="pjfront by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="pjfront" height="854" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8727/16669816167_6a73d51723_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The pattern called for 2.5 yards of fabric.&nbsp; With satin pricing at $18/yd and no half yards allowed I crossed my fingers that 2 yards would be enough and placed my order for the <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1335408" target="_blank">circus pugs</a><a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/1335408" target="_blank"> on blue</a>, (though it looks more teal to me) and got to work on my muslin.<br />&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16670952467" title="Untitled by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="Untitled" height="640" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7613/16670952467_33c67b5c52_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="color: #0000ee;">F</span>ollow me on Instagram and you would of seen the above photo.&nbsp; I started with a bed sheet and the size 8.&nbsp; Because I was crushing on Closet Case Files' newly released Carolyn Pajamas I decided to copy the style and draft my own cuffs for the sleeves and shorts.&nbsp; After struggling for an hour setting in this first sleeve I tried it on and realized a lot of things..#1 My armhole was too low.&nbsp; I couldn't comfortably raise my arm up.&nbsp; #2, The size 8 was too small at my hips. How in the hell was I going to button it. #3, My sleeve was longer than I liked.&nbsp; #4, why do I always forget to check where the waist sits?? It's too long in the torso and #5, sleeve cap ease is bunk.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: justify;">Back to the drawing board I traced &amp; cut out size 10.&nbsp; Shortened the waistline by 1 inch.&nbsp; Shortened the armhole by 5/8 inch and narrowed the armpit seam by the same amount.&nbsp; Shortened the sleeve length 1 inch.&nbsp; After researching the validity of sleeve cap bunkness I followed <a href="https://stitchywitch.wordpress.com/2012/10/15/tutorial-removing-sleevecap-ease/" target="_blank">this</a> tutorial on how to determine how much sleeve ease I had and how to remove it.&nbsp; I threw caution to the wind and removed all the sleeve ease, all 1.25 inches of it.&nbsp; Fingers crossed I made another muslin and it faired well.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16254767234" title="pjback by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="pjback" height="857" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7589/16254767234_58dd9911a3_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>&nbsp; <br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I purchased satin piping from Hart's Fabric. &nbsp; I pulled out my old Singer because she had a piping foot.&nbsp; The piping foot is the secret to piping perfection.&nbsp; Going through my stash for buttons I was surprised to find I had matching satin covered buttons.</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16689515028" title="closeup by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="closeup" height="806" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7287/16689515028_89c372a376_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">The back darts give this top a nice shape.&nbsp; It is rather tight across the back which will need to be addressed should I ever make this pattern again.&nbsp; Oh and I almost forgot, two yards was plenty for the short version of the pj's.&nbsp; I did cut everything flat.&nbsp; </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16875772422" title="pjside by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="pjside" height="852" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8750/16875772422_c47cbf9e32_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;">Satin can be a real bear to sew with so here are some tips I learned that will help you if it's your first time.</div><ol style="text-align: justify;"><li>&nbsp;Before prewashing serge or pink your edges to prevent unraveling.&nbsp; I only wish I would of done the same as I had a mess of threads after pulling out of the dryer.</li><li>When cutting your pattern out lay your satin on tissue paper.&nbsp; The paper stabilizes the satin and keeps it from moving.&nbsp; Treat your fabric and paper as one layer and cut as one. &nbsp; Also cut on one layer, not on the fold.</li><li>Iron on the lowest setting and on the wrong side of the fabric.&nbsp; If you must iron on the right side use a press cloth. No steam!</li><li>A wooden clapper can be your BFF.&nbsp; To help prevent puckering at the seams immediately after each iron press I would press firmly with my clapper until the fabric cooled.</li><li>Use sew in interface.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Use a short stitch length. I used 2.0.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Avoid using the seam ripper.&nbsp; It's really easy to accidentally pull your fabric threads when using a seam ripper.&nbsp; I did it a couple times and have runs in my fabric :(</li><li>And of course sharp needle, sharp pins!</li></ol><br /><div style="text-align: left;">And we can't forget about the real star of the show here, Vito!&nbsp; I had to make him his own pair of pj's which he absolutely hates.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><br /><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16851245046" title="vitoshark by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="vitoshark" height="481" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7644/16851245046_6e7eabe754_z.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I used <a href="http://www.millamilla.net/free/" target="_blank">this</a> free tank top pattern from Milla Milla.&nbsp; Pug bodies are so odd shaped especially when they dine on cat food when your not looking.&nbsp; Vito didn't fit in to any one size perfectly so I had to pick the size closest to his fat gut.&nbsp; In turn the neckline is too large as well as the armholes.&nbsp; I would take the time to alter the pattern to fit him but he hates wearing this so much I'm not going to bother.&nbsp; By the end of this photo session he had completely wiggled his way out of it and stretched it out beyond recognition.&nbsp; Vito would rather let it all hang out in the breeze.&nbsp; Who can blame him?</div><div style="text-align: justify;">&nbsp; &nbsp; </div><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16669811777" title="vitoupclose by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="vitoupclose" height="739" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7643/16669811777_3b8d5bcd82_b.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"></div></div><div class="feedflare">
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</div><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/rBLWV/~4/kpHs5C0Bq7E" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13355862161699106142noreply@blogger.com32http://www.themoderntomato.com/2015/03/crazy-dog-lady-sewing-challenge-reveal.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58892805581119530.post-4742040613332874152015-02-06T12:49:00.001-05:002016-03-09T18:51:44.906-05:00Wooly SeperatesThe weather is not always agreeable when it comes to blog pics.&nbsp; I'm never happy with the way my photos turn out inside the house, never enough lighting, so I decided to tough it out in the cold.&nbsp; As I'm heading out the door camera and tripod in hand my husband says, "You know it's 20 degrees out, right?"&nbsp; "Eh, it's not the bad" I say.&nbsp; Vito begs to differ.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16450844431" title="front3 by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="front3" height="586" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8659/16450844431_131aae5557_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><a name='more'></a><br />This make was inspired by Ping of Peneloping. I love <b><a href="http://peneloping.com/2014/01/29/renfreezing/" target="_blank">her version</a></b>.&nbsp; The pinks are a nice change to the typical neutral colors you tend to see in the wintertime.&nbsp; My version may not be as bright and cheery as hers but I really lucked out when I found this pink wool knit and matching plaid for super cheap at a antique store.&nbsp; When I spotted the two I instantly knew a remake was in order.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16450809591" title="closeup by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="closeup" height="565" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8676/16450809591_99d6407601_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The top is the Sewaholic Renfrew.&nbsp; I've made several versions before and have even mentioned of it being a TNT.&nbsp; It totally can be but I feel like there is still room for improvement. I always seem to end up with these weird folds of fabric near the armpit.&nbsp; I've even adjusted the pattern by taking out a wedge near the armhole but after viewing these pictures I see it's still a problem.&nbsp; Can anyone offer some advice on this?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">&nbsp; <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16266307559" title="back by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="back" height="738" src="https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8573/16266307559_2e428a4860_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The skirt was made following this <b>"<a href="http://peneloping.com/2014/01/22/a-simple-skirt-tutorial/" target="_blank">Simple Skirt Tutorial</a>"</b> by Ping.&nbsp; It really is simple.&nbsp; You only need 3 rectangles of fabric and a little bit of math.&nbsp; The biggest hurdle for me was placement of the pleats.&nbsp; There are 4 pleats on mine front and back.&nbsp; The number of pleats and placement is really up to you.&nbsp; You just need to check your math and make them symmetrical.&nbsp; I chose 4 pleats because Ping did four in the tutorial and the math was already done for me.&nbsp; It hurt my brain to even think about doing the math for more.&nbsp; I placed the pleats on the front farther apart and the pleats on the back are closer together because that's just the way I liked it.&nbsp; I bet I spent a good 2 hours placing, pinning and trying on to get the perfect placement because well I'm a perfectionist. #noshame <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16264864798" title="side by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="side" height="769" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/16264864798_54d288b96e_b.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br />The skirt waistband is finished with a side zip and two button snaps.&nbsp; When I first finished the skirt I debated on ripping out the waistband and taking in the waist and sides a little because it was a little too loose.&nbsp; I threw it in my to do pile.&nbsp; Two weeks later it still laid in the to do pile so I decided to go ahead and get these pictures.&nbsp; Today the fit is a different story, it feels just right.&nbsp; I did have a big lunch though.&nbsp; I hand stitched the hem while watching Sons of Anarchy on Netflix.&nbsp; Anyone else watch the show?&nbsp; My love for Jax that I had at the beginning of the season is starting to sour.&nbsp; But who doesn't love a bad boy?<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/shanniloves/16451605882" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="vitoeyes by Shannon, on Flickr"><img alt="vitoeyes" height="513" src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/16451605882_79e512751d_z.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Vito says, "I'm a bad boy momma, love me please!"</b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"></div></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"></div><br />I'm sure you've all by now noticed the new blog design.&nbsp; I was going through a bit of a dry spell when it come to the blog, hence the month away.&nbsp; I thought a new design might get me back in the spirit of things plus I think change is good.&nbsp; The header is temporary.&nbsp; It's just one I quickly whipped up myself.&nbsp; My template was purchased on Etsy <b><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/carrielovesdesign?ref=l2-shopheader-name" target="_blank">here</a></b>.&nbsp; Carrie has some really nice designs if your looking for a change yourself and I think the price is reasonable.&nbsp; She was great to work with and very quick to answer any questions I had.<br /><br />Who's in on the Crazy Dog Lady Sewing Challenge hosted by <b><a href="http://tanyamaile.com/" target="_blank">Tanya</a></b>, <b><a href="http://sewcookgardenrepeat.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Carlee</a></b> and <b><a href="http://www.tworandomwordsblog.com/" target="_blank">Sophie-Lee</a></b>?&nbsp; I think it's pretty obvious that I'm all in!&nbsp; I've got my fabric ordered and my pattern picked out.&nbsp; Follow me on <b><a href="http://instagram.com/shanniloves" target="_blank">Instagram</a></b> for sneeky peaks!<br /><br />And Carlee I'm totally borrowing your gif because it's hilarious and I think this is how Vito would like to react when I say "Bath time!!"&nbsp; He hates it.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Syrl_NpIO88/VNT89ANh1nI/AAAAAAAACds/uZo9RaEaKao/s1600/anigif_enhanced-16035-1402771356-5.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Syrl_NpIO88/VNT89ANh1nI/AAAAAAAACds/uZo9RaEaKao/s1600/anigif_enhanced-16035-1402771356-5.gif" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="feedflare">
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